Title III Grant Program Coordinator

Lakeland University•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

The Title III Program Coordinator provides strategic leadership, administration, and oversight for Lakeland University's federally funded Title III initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Coordinator plans, implements, evaluates, and sustains grant-funded programs designed to enhance student success, retention, persistence, and degree completion. The role leads project operations, assessment activities, budget management, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements. In collaboration with faculty, staff, and campus partners, the Coordinator advances institutional priorities and ensures effective implementation of initiatives that strengthen academic support and student success. This is a grant-funded position contingent upon annual funding renewal. The Coordinator provides operational oversight for the Title III project; manages budgets, assessment, policies, procedures, annual reports, and federal compliance; tracks goals and outcomes; and works with the External Evaluator to use assessment findings for continuous improvement. The role supports the Summer Success Academy, supervises its director, collaborates with campus offices, and contributes to institutional retention, persistence, and completion initiatives. The Coordinator also represents the project, participates in professional associations and university committees, and performs grant-related duties as assigned. Lakeland University staff are expected to demonstrate commitment to the University's mission and values, steward its resources, work collaboratively, communicate honestly and respectfully, keep supervisors informed, and model service and professionalism. The position is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with no or very limited exposure to physical risk and some limited physical effort. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not offered. Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area required.
Passion for student success and working with students of different levels of college preparation.
Experience leading and implementing multifaceted projects, training programs, or initiatives, particularly in an educational setting.
Experience in student counseling or coaching student academic support programs.
Experience hiring and/or supervising staff at any professional level.
Experience facilitating, teaching, and/or developing educational or training programs.
Experience in student learning assessment or program evaluation.
Experience developing and managing budgets.
Experience using software or database platforms related to the position.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead or contribute to planning or organizing projects, programs, and services.
Experience applying methodologies to assess student learning outcomes and/or evaluating programs and services.
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Office 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Title III project, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of grant-funded initiatives.
Manage project budgets, assessment activities, policies, procedures, annual reports, and federal compliance requirements.
Assist with recruiting and supporting Title III personnel and student employees as funding permits.
Track project goals, objectives, and performance indicators to ensure grant outcomes are achieved.
Collaborate with the External Evaluator by gathering and providing data and using assessment findings to support continuous project improvement.
Advocate for and represent the Title III project with university leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Support the design and successful implementation of the Summer Success Academy and supervise the academy's director.
Collaborate with campus partners and offices, including Academic Affairs, Advising, Analytics, Campus Life, Financial Aid, and Registrar.
Support institutional retention, persistence, and completion initiatives through data-informed practices and collaboration with campus stakeholders.
Attend and serve as a leader in appropriate professional associations to enhance skills and share knowledge related to the position.
Serve on university committees, councils, and task forces as assigned.
Perform other duties, as requested by the institution and approved by the sponsoring agency, in support of Title III grant implementation, administration, reporting, and compliance.
Follow general expectations for Lakeland University staff, including stewardship of university resources, collaboration, respectful and honest communication, and keeping the supervisor informed.